United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
John Breen
1827 – 1875
John Breen served the U.S. Navy. John was 48 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
3 October 1862 · USS Commodore Perry, Franklin, Va., 03 October 1862 · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
11, 3 April 1863.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11, 3 April 1863.
On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Breen remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
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